New London Consumers Learn how Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Fires and Saves Energy

Reports show the average homeowner spends nearly $2,000 a year on energy costs. Poorly vented clothes dryers can add another $300 each year.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 19, 2010 ) New London, CT — Dryer vent cleaning has been promoted all over the internet and news as being the number one defense against dryer related fires. Cleaning dryer vents also promotes proper air flow to reduce wear and tear on the appliance and reduce energy usage. Poorly vented clothes dryers can increase your energy expenses by $300 per year!

Don Brusseau, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard is on a mission to educate consumers on dryer fire safety and energy savings. Home owners who think its normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry clothes are in danger of starting dryer fire. Don Brusseau advises his customers that lint accumulation in dryer vent systems causes a dryer over heat and over work, leading to a fire hazard and substantially higher utility bills.

It is important that dryer vent systems be cleaned annually and that they meet city, state and manufacturer codes. Plastic or foil vents need to be replaced with solid metal venting. Lint traps should be cleaned after EVERY load of laundry and lint screens should be washed with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.

If clothes take more than one cycle to dry or there is no visible lint on the dryer screen, chances are likely that lint has built up in the dryer ducts. This is a good indication that dryer vent cleaning is necessary to speed up drying time and extend the life of your clothes dryer.